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Keep your family healthy this Ramadan
Posted: 30th March 2022The NHS and faith leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are calling for all Muslims to protect themselves against COVID-19 this Ramadan.
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More than half of eligible 12-to-15-year-olds receive a second COVID jab
Posted: 30th March 2022The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has given a second COVID-19 vaccination to more than half of eligible 12-to-15-year-olds to help protect them from the effects of coronavirus.
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New service launched for people facing maternity struggles
Posted: 25th March 2022A new service from the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria will offer support and therapy for people who have had a traumatic experience connected to pregnancy.
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Chief Executive of NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria reflects on first two weeks in role
Posted: 25th March 2022Kevin Lavery, Chief Executive Designate for the new NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in Lancashire and South Cumbria, has spent his first few weeks re-familiarising himself with the local system and the people working within it.
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We need your views on Same Day Emergency Care and other hospital services across the North West
Posted: 23rd March 2022NHS England and NHS Improvement have established a project group to co-produce a list of practical ideas for hospitals that offer Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services to improve the experience of care.
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NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria to begin COVID-19 spring booster vaccinations this week
Posted: 21st March 2022Spring booster vaccines will begin in Lancashire and South Cumbria this week as the biggest and fastest vaccination programme in NHS history moves to the next phase.
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NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria recruits to senior positions
Posted: 18th March 2022Recruitment to key senior positions in NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is continuing.
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Government wants your views on long term plan for cancer
Posted: 18th March 2022The NHS Long Term Plan, published in 2019, set an ambition to save thousands more lives each year by dramatically improving how we diagnose and treat cancer.
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Ex-Premier League footballer opens up about problem gambling
Posted: 17th March 2022Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle has opened up about his relationship with gambling in a bid to help others deal with similar problems.
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National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day – Tuesday 15 March
Posted: 14th March 2022Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance is taking part in the first National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day on Tuesday 15 March.
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Five Directors of Health and Care Integration sought in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 14th March 2022The recruitment process to appoint five Directors of Health and Care Integration in Lancashire and South Cumbria has begun today.
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£1m for maternity improvements in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 11th March 2022Lancashire and South Cumbria Local Maternity and Newborn System (LMNS) has been awarded £1m of NHS funds to improve digital maternity services, helping to deliver a better experience for maternity service users and staff.
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Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS announces shortlisted proposals for new hospitals in major development for healthcare in the region
Posted: 10th March 2022The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has today announced its shortlist of proposals for new hospital facilities in the region, marking an important milestone in transforming care and reducing health inequalities for local people.
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Glaucoma Week – Have you had your eyes tested?
Posted: 4th March 2022During this year’s World Glaucoma Awareness Week (6th to 12th March) doctors in Lancashire and South Cumbria are encouraging local residents to take part in their routine eye tests.
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Information for observing the Strategic Commissioning Committee - 10 March
Posted: 4th March 2022Members of the public are invited to observe the formal meeting on Thursday 10 March 2022.